Inventory Management Analyst at Coppel Tech LLC

Inventory Management Analyst

Kingston RI 

Onsite

Our utility consulting client is seeking a full-time Inventory Management Analyst for Kingston RI to support the Rhode Island Energy Advanced Meter Functionality Project. The project is deploying advanced meters which will require the installation of a Field Area Network to capture meter communications, followed by the deployment of advanced electric meters.

Deploying this much infrastructure, having the proper inventory levels on hand and in the proper location is key. This role will monitor the full lifecycle of inventory from orders to receipt, to testing, to being deployed. The objective of this role is making sure there is enough inventory on hand for the field deployment activities to take place without interruption, while balancing costs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• A self-starter that can operate in an ambiguous environment and drive towards desired outcomes
• Oversee management of meter and network hardware supply and distribution
• Oversee ordering of meters, network equipment and deployment support materials
• Oversee process to order infrastructure consistent with deployment schedule.
• Coordinate with Deployment Lead to manage and update the delivery schedule
• Provide financial forecasts on meter and network equipment orders, working closely with Deployment Lead to meet budget
• Build tools to report on inventory levels and statuses
• Review deliveries and any required sample testing of deliveries
• Build repeatable processes and analysis to quickly identify and resolve exceptions
• Report on project status

Skills:

Must have:

• Ability to analyze data through various toolsets
• Ability to use Excel for data comparisons, use of pivot tables, data connections, etc
• Ability to develop PowerPoint decks
• Understanding of SharePoint

Nice to have:

• Ability to use Power BI or ability to write and execute SQL on a database

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with data analytics and presentment tools